Alderwood Primary School

A good academy converter school in Greenwich. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Alderwood Primary School.

London, SE92JH Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

73

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 81.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
76.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 October 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Rainham Close
Eltham
London, SE92JH
Phone
2088506841
Website
alderwood.compassps.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143601
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Rainham Close, Eltham, London, SE9 2JH
Website
http://www.alderwood.compassps.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
207
Free School Meals
56.0% (116 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
11.1% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
81.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
19.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
81.0 (+22.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
19.0 (+11.7 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 105.0
2023 107.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
207 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Curiosity, Creativity, Collaboration"

Unity Resilience Honesty Respect Kindness Positivity

Head Teacher's Message

I am delighted to welcome you to Alderwood Primary School. We are a small, diverse and extremely friendly one-form entry primary school in Royal Greenwich. Our values—Unity, Resilience, Honesty, Respect, Kindness and Positivity—underpin everything we do, and our calm, supportive environment helps every child thrive. We are part of the Compass Partnership of Schools and strive to provide the best possible education and care.

Facilities

Wooded environment for Forest School

Curriculum Highlights

French is taught as the Modern Foreign Language (KS2). Weekly Forest School sessions for Reception and Sycamore Class in a woodland environment. Spirit of the Games (PE) and Compass Sports Day. Music curriculum led by Mr Gregory with opportunities for instrumental tuition and choir. Whole School Projects across the year, including themes from music, art, places of interest and current events.

Admissions Criteria

First priority will go to children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) naming Alderwood Primary School. After this, if there are more applicants than places available, refer to the school's admissions policy for the priority order. If your child has not been offered a place, you have the right to appeal.

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